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Hormones & Plant Estrogens

replacement medication, so my doctor says I should eat a lot of estrogen-rich foods, such as yams . What other foods would be good for my diet? A. Yams and soy are the two best sources of estrogen-like substances called phytoestrogens. These

Building Kwanzaa Traditions Online

Building Kwanzaa Traditions Online

of Ujima, collective responsibility, as you cook grains and yams direct from Africa. In the light of the kinara, the candelabra restaurateur. A sweet accompaniment to any meal, Sylvia's Yams in Light Syrup ($.99 for a 15oz. can) is sure to become

Light Holiday Dishes

Light Holiday Dishes

potatoes and creamy gravy have just 201 calories per serving. Yams with Pears This nutritious alternative to candied sweet potatoes has just one gram of fat per serving, and the bright orange yams are a rich source of beta carotene. Spicy Citrus Dressing Drizzle

Thanksgiving Wine Guide

Thanksgiving Wine Guide

dinner is difficult, given the great variety of foods and flavors. There's white and dark meat. There are sweet and rich yams , tart cranberries, buttery mashed potatoes, stuffing made with any number of ingredients, and spicy pumpkin pie for dessert

How to Boil Sweet Potatoes

How to Boil Sweet Potatoes

In the United States grocery stores, orange-flesh sweet potatoes are usually called yams to differentiate them from the pale variety that has a light yellow skin and flesh. The orange-flesh sweet potato (yam) is

Natural Progesterone

the cream work, or is it a placebo? A. It depends on which supplement you choose. Natural progesterone is made from wild yams ; however, it must be altered biochemically to be absorbed. That is because the active ingredient of wild yam -- a substance

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Festive Recipe Ideas for Kwanzaa

Festive Recipe Ideas for Kwanzaa

flavorful. You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to make this recipe mild or flaming hot. You can use sweet potatoes, yams , or white potatoes for this versatile side dish that's sure to please any holiday crowd. To save time, bake these fluffy

Festive Recipes for Kwanzaa Celebrations

Festive Recipes for Kwanzaa Celebrations

flavorful. You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to make this recipe mild or flaming hot. You can use sweet potatoes, yams , or white potatoes for this versatile side dish that's sure to please any holiday crowd. To save time, bake these fluffy

How to Save Money on Healthy Groceries

How to Save Money on Healthy Groceries

Spring Asparagus Rhubarb Apricots Spinach Summer Tomatoes Green String Beans Nectarines Blueberries Fall Sweet Potatoes and Yams Cranberries Apples Pomegranates Winter Winter Squash Cabbage Snow Peas If you'd like to know more about seasonal produce in

Sweet Potato Recipes & How-To Tips

Sweet Potato Recipes & How-To Tips

unusual varieties at farmer's markets. Buying tip: The vegetable may be labeled as sweet potatoes at one grocery store and yams at the next, but officially, they're all sweet potatoes. A real yam is hard to find, unless you go to an ethnic market

Save Money on Groceries

Save Money on Groceries

in Season Spring Asparagus Rhubarb Spinach Summer Green String Beans Nectarines Tomatoes Fall Cranberries Sweet Potatoes and Yams Apples Winter Winter Squash Cabbage Snow Peas What works for you? "Every week I pick a raw vegetable to add to my daily food

Super Sweet Potato Recipes

Super Sweet Potato Recipes

Bye, bye boring potatoes. Here are some fresh ways to add pizazz to this traditional holiday side dish.

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